SCORING GUIDE

  • Technique

    20 POINTS

    • Correct body placement & alignment

    • Control & strength

    • Flexibility & extension

    • Turns (balance, spotting, control)

    • Jumps (height, landing, control)

    • Execution of tricks (if applicable)

  • Performance Quality

    15 POINTS

    • Facial expression

    • Projection to audience

    • Emotional connection

    • Confidence on stage

    • Commitment to character/style

  • Musicality & timings

    15 POINTS

    • Staying on beat

    • Use of musical accents

    • Dynamics (sharp vs soft moments)

    • Phrasing & breath

  • Choreography & Difficulty

    15 POINTS

    • Complexity of content

    • Variety of movement

    • Transitions

    • Use of stage

    • Age-appropriate challenge

  • Execution & Cleanliness

    15 POINTS

    • Precision

    • Finishing movements fully

    • Sharpness/Clarity

    • Synchronisation (for duos, trios, quads, troupes)

    • Recovery from mistakes

  • Presentation

    10 POINTS

    • Costume suitability

    • Overall polish

    • Professionalism

  • Overall Impact

    10 POINTS

    • Memorability

    • Audience engagement

    • Star quality

    • “Would I watch that again?” factor

Award Tiers

  • GOLD

    90 - 100 POINTS

    • Outstanding technique and execution.

    • Strong stage presence and confidence.

    • Excellent musicality and performance quality.

    • Polished, clean and competition-ready.

  • SILVER

    75 - 89 POINTS

    • Good technical foundation.

    • Strong overall performance.

    • Consistent timing & presentation.

    • Minor areas to refine for top-level scoring.

  • BRONZE

    60-74 POINTS

    • Basic musical understanding

    • Developing technique and performance skill

    • Areas requiring growth in strength, control or confidence

OVERALL PLACING

In addition to Bronze, Silver and Gold awards:

The top 3 highest scoring routines in each age group will receive overall placings.

These dancers will be awarded a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place trophy based on their final score ranking within their division.

This ensures dancers are recognised both for their award level and their scoring within their age category.

JUDGES AWARD

In each session of the day, the adjudicator will select one routine to receive a Special Judge’s Award.

This award is chosen at the judge’s discretion and may recognise:

• Exceptional performance quality

• Standout stage presence

• Technical excellence

• Unique choreography or artistry

• Overall impact

This award is not based purely on score, but on the routine that made a lasting impression during that session.